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Add 90/30 and 27/4

1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 6 3/4

90/30 + 27/4 is 39/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    90/30 = 90 × 2/30 × 2 = 180/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    27/4 = 27 × 15/4 × 15 = 405/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/60 + 405/60 = 180 + 405/60 = 585/60
  5. 585/60 simplified gives 39/4
  6. So, 90/30 + 27/4 = 39/4
    In mixed form: 93/4

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